Happy Hump Day! Gonna be chilly the rest of the week with highs in the 40's! We started things off this morning with an update on Diddy & an update on the Menendez brothers, another member of Trump's administration getting named, and an amusement park ride that malfunctioned & trapped riders for several hours. In sports, we talked about the Cavs finally losing a game after starting the regular season 15-0, previewed Week 12 in the NFL, and on the ice…the Bruins have fired their head coach, and Ovechkin is week-to-week with a lower body injury. Let you know what's on TV tonight, and discussed a "hack" that supposedly makes pizza healthier. A new study in Australia found that the highways & bi-ways are safer if people are required to retake their driver's test at age 50. Something Brian has been suggesting for years! If you were pissed about the buffering during the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson event on Netflix last Friday, this #FloridaMan is leading the charge by suing the streaming service. During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a cruise ship that was tilted on it's side while playing Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic, a #FloridaWoman who threatened to tase everyone in her family, and a kid in Texas who got locked in a dryer at a laundromat because he lost a bag of chips.

It's like SUMMER out there this morning. Minus the rain, obviously. But it was in the 60's when I left for work. Nice & balmy. Unfortunately, that's not going to stick around. We started you off this morning with news about the current Mayor of La Crosse, another member of Donald Trump's administration being nominated, a proposal for free school meals in Wisconsin, and a woman from Brownsville, WI, is facing charges in a "large-scale" poaching scheme. In sports, the Bucks eked out a win last night, the Badger men's basketball team remained undefeated thanks to an overtime win last night, the Cowboys are falling apart & apparently…so is their stadium! ICYMI, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy, so we took a look at how that could affect holiday travel over the next few weeks. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Cool story about a woman who donated part of her liver to save a young boy and finally got to meet him. And another great story about a guy in Georgia who saw a burning house & was able to break down the front door & save the person trapped inside. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot who forgot his bag of drugs on a train and reported the bag missing, a granny in the UK who had a great response when she was busted for possession of cocaine, a pig on the loose named "Notorious P.I.G.", and a sad statement about where we get our news from in this country.

Say goodbye to these temps in the 50's…because by Wednesday, we're going to be turning the heat back on. We kicked things off this morning with news about a recall on organic carrots that have sickened people across the country, a winter storm that could impact Thanksgiving travel, Spirit Airlines filing bankruptcy, and a visit from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the area. In sports, the Packers blocked a potential game-winning field goal against the Bears yesterday to improve to 7-3, the Badgers lost to the #1 ranked Oregon Ducks on Saturday and then FIRED their offensive coordinator, and the Bucks lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Of course, we recapped Saturday's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson "fight". Talked about what's on TV tonight, a new Popeye horror film that's on it's way, and a wild story about Urkel from "Family Matters". Mondays kinda suck, so it's no surprise that on average, Americans will spend 40 minutes of their day wishing they were somewhere else. And if that doesn't help to improve your mood, we ran down a list of things you can do to be happier. And if you STILL need something to pick you up on a dreary Monday morning, check out this story about a 98 year-old Veteran who just got his high school diploma, and definitely read about this guy who surprised his father with his dream car. Second-Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening this week in our area, and we also talked about the USPS releasing a Betty White stamp in 2025! During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher that claims she was sexually assaulted by a 10-year old student, another plane that was hit by gunfire, a guy who tried to smuggle a BUNCH of tarantulas, the phenomenon of the "Winter Penis", and a Pickleball bro who did NOT appreciate losing.

What a week! It's finally coming to an end and it sounds like we might get some snow next week!! Top news stories this morning were Trump's nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Health Secretary, Alex Jones' Infowars website being bought by The Onion, FEMA being sued by the state of Florida, and a special ed teacher who resigned after making threatening statements about Trump voters. In sports, the Eagles kicked off week 11 in the NFL with a win over the Commanders, and former La Crosse Logger Chris Sale won the NL Comeback Player of the Year award. Today is "National Recycling Day" and there's going to be a Beaver Moon this weekend, so be on the lookout for beavers? And speaking of the weekend, we let you know what's in theaters. Some scuba divers who got stranded at sea were rescued by a couple who were sailing! Doc was in studio this morning and wrapped up the NASCAR season after last weekend's championship race. Normally NOT a fan of anything AI related, but this "Granny Bot" that messes with scam phone calls is actually a pretty cool idea. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of officers in Missouri that were allegedly stealing nude photos from women's phones during traffic stops, a guy who died in the tanning bed at a Planet Fitness and wasn't discovered for a few days, burning armpit hair that caused a crash, and a #FloridaMan who forgot to put his cocaine away.

Still hovering around 52° for the next few days before dropping into the 40's next week. Might have to finally turn the heat on in the house. Started the morning with stories about the Republican controlled House, people fleeing Twitter for other forms of social media, Lunchables being pulled from school lunch menus, and the FBI is offering $25,000 for info on the ballot box fires. In sports, the Bucks won in overtime and Giannis threw down 59, we talked about the week 11 schedule in the NFL, and we now know the fate of the Shohei 50/50 ball! It's National Pickle Day, and a recent poll on Reddit asked people if they drink the pickle juice right from the jar. There's a new documentary coming out in a few weeks on the genre of "Yacht Rock", and sad news about Uncle Joey from "Full House". Great story about a couple that rescued a dog from the side of the road and dipped into their wedding funds to save it's life, and a thrift store employee in Missouri who found some love letters from WWII! During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was shooting a bunch of guns at a bunch of trees, some people who were using a bear costume to try & commit insurance fraud, and a former teacher who was paying students to have sex with her.

Happy Hump Day, yo! We got started this morning with some news about Eric Hovde, Peanut the Squirrel, Trump's administration, and grocery prices going down. In sports, the Bucks got a win last night, and the newest College Football Playoff rankings just came out. Plus, both Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes had their homes burglarized recently, and there's a new Madden documentary coming out on Prime just before Thanksgiving. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about last night's reveal of the "Sexiest Man Alive"…and in case you missed it on Monday, check out this dude on "Wheel Of Fortune". Uffdah. The Mayo Clinic just announced the number of push-ups you should be able to do at your age, and good news for Airtag users! The Kum & Go gas stations are getting a rebrand, apparently. Plus, Michael Strahan addresses the National Anthem situation he found himself in this weekend. We talked about the new inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame, and took a look at the most generous states in America on "World Kindess Day". And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a fire station that got damaged by a fire while the staff were out on a call, a mom who got arrested for letting her kid walk to town, and a guy who flashed a group of women to prove that he didn't have a tiny penis.

Brrr….another chilly one today with a high of just 49°. We started the morning with news about Trump's plan for day one in office, a Tomah man facing homicide charges from a car crash, a recall on butter, and some of the monkeys on the loose in South Carolina have been captured. Talked about last night's Monday Night Football game, and we looked ahead to tonight's Buck's game and what the NFC North is doing in Week 11. Plus, Jack Del Rio is resigning from the Badger football program after a DUI on Friday night! We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Have you seen that you can buy the Batman tumbler for a cool $3 million??? Great story about a firefighter that saved a toddler stuck on the 2nd floor of a burning building, and a not-so-great story about a tennis analyst who made some disparaging comments about a player's forehead got him suspended. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Spirit Airlines flight that was hit by gunfire, a #FloridaMan who stabbed his brother in the neck, a bunch of stuff washing up on the beaches in Sydney are actually bags filled with poop, and a guy who set a world record for identifying WWE entrance themes.

Welcome to Monday! Thank you to all our Veterans. Jean made it to Germany safely, but not without a few bumps along the way. Apparently, her husband's luggage got lost. We started things off this morning with some news about the Trump campaign & it's plan for the border, an oopsie by Mattel on some "Wicked" action figures, a Wisconsin man who faked his own disappearance, and an update on the school in Kenosha that stopped a suspicious teenager from entering. Recapped yesterday's Week 10 NFL action, the Badger men's basketball win, and the NASCAR championship race. Cute story about a couple that got back together after the guy suffered a serious concussion while skiing, and a heart-warming video is going viral of a kid pouring his Halloween candy into the empty bowl on his neighbor's porch. With it being Veterans Day, we ran down a list of some of the freebies Vets can & should take advantage of today. Second Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about some stuff happening in the area this week, and we talked about a recent survey on the bathroom habits of people who work in an office. In case you're still troubled by last week's Presidential election result, there's a new cruise that'll take you all over the globe for the next four years if you'd like to avoid America. Apparently, the Pope might need someone younger to help manage his social media accounts after tagging the wrong Saints. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new plastic surgery trend, a woman who went to a pickle festival & had an allergic reaction, and a massage parlor in #Florida that just got busted for offering handies.

Ah, Friday. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! We kicked things off with an update on the Adam Fravel trial, more news about the closing of the Leinie's brewery in Chippewa Falls, a school in Kenosha that stopped a kid from possibly committing a shooting, some research monkeys on the loose in South Carolina, and the "You've Got Mail" guy passing away. Recapped last night's wild start to week 10 in the NFL, and talked about the Bucks finally getting a win after losing six straight. Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and got a racing report from Doc before this weekend's NASCAR championship race. Cool story about a guy who won tickets to see Taylor Swift on a scratch-off game, and a couple doing some remodeling in their home discovered a bunch of stuffed animals in the walls and decided to donate them rather than throwing them away. Today is "National Cappuccino Day", so fuel up for the weekend with some espresso & steamed milk! Have you heard about the "4B" movement? Essentially, some women are refusing to have sex for the next four years while Trump is back in office. We also played a round of "Who'd You Rather?"…asking the question: What would be worse to find under your bed: A DEAD person…or a LIVING person? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who didn't want to pay for his lapdance, Peanut the Squirrel's owner is apparently on OnlyFans is getting accused of using Peanut's death to promote his account, and a government official in Equitorial Guinea who apparently banged EVERYONE.

It's Thursday and we might see the sun today! Started things off with the sad news about Leinenkugel's in Chippewa Falls, and Kamala officially conceding the election to Trump. Talked about tonight's games, including the Bucks, Badgers, and the week 10 kickoff in the NFL. Fellas, in case you were unaware, today is "Men Make Dinner Night"…aka, "every night" in my house. Check out this 95 year-old who's still tearing up the pickleball court, and if that doesn't warm your heart, then this kid who's survived FOUR open-heart surgeries certainly will! With Jean heading to Germany this weekend, Brian offered up a flying hack. Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and there's been an upset in the annual poll of our favorite side dishes! Had a cheater in the NYC marathon who's now BANNED for life, and thankfully, Raygun has decided to stop "breakdancing" competitively. Did you see the story about the hockey player vs. fan fight? Dude definitely FAFO'd. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about what people were Googling leading up to the election on Tuesday, air fryers are now spying on us, Hertz had to apologize to a customer for trying to charge him $10,000 for his rental car, a #FloridaMan that punched a police horse, and North Korean soldiers are GORGING on internet porn.

After all the ads. After all the crap in the mail. After all the texts & unnecessary phone calls. Election day is finally here. Please do your civic duty & vote! Obviously, we talked about the election a lot this morning, including stories about an Ohio Sheriff's Lieutenant that had to apologize for some comments he recently made, a guy in Illinois that punched an election official, and a bunch of vehicles that were vandalized because of who they might support in the election. So, it shouldn't be any surprise that many states have the National Guard on standby with tensions so high. We recapped last night's crazy MNF finish, and we talked about the Bucks losing their SIXTH straight game. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! If you need a ride to the polling place today, Lyft is offering some discounts that you should try to take advantage of! Great story about a guy who just finished walking barefoot across America to raise money & awareness for men's mental health. Physical tickets for shows & sporting events have become a thing of the past, but now they're making a comeback of sorts, even though it's going to cost you some extra cash. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was prescribed Ozempic to lose weight…only to find out he actually had a massive tumor, a guy who died after being buried under hot asphalt, a #FloridaMan who thought he was going to get some sexy beach action, and a woman who tried to sell her baby on Facebook marketplace.

Falling rain & dropping temps. Must be a Monday. We kicked things off with an update on the Fravel case, the death of Quincy Jones, and the Presidential election campaign visits. All the Wisconsin teams lost this weekend, including the Packers, Bucks, & Badgers. Uffdah. On a more positive note, check out this off-duty cop who saved a kid from an oncoming train! Today is "National Candy Day", so if you've got some leftovers from Halloween, might as well scarf some down. We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about the breakdancing challenge issued by the infamous Olympian, Ray-Gun! According to a new survey, 39% of adults haven't made a new friend in the last year. Which isn't that surprising. Making friends as an adult is weird. If there were ever an alien invasion, which states would be the most likely to survive? And which states would be the least likely to make it? The Dodgers just won the World Series & had a parade to celebrate, and a strip club in L.A. is now offering any Dodger player from this year's team VIP access to the club for FREE! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about drinking the tears of your sports rivals, some kids in Canada that got something EXTRA in their Halloween candy, a guy who was supposed to be the designated driver for his friends, and a dude who got arrested on Halloween while dressed as a prison inmate.

Brr…..chilly today with a high of just 49°. We recapped our respective Halloweens to start the show, and we talked about the mother that took her own life & the lives of her two children at Niagara Falls this week, the rash of deaths in NYC due to "Subway Surfing", and apparently Wendy's is going to be closing a bunch of locations in the near future. The Jets got a win last night to kick off week 9 in the NFL, and the Bucks lost AGAIN. Could Giannis be traded this season? A touching story about a dog that is nursing a kitten that a family recently found, and with Sunday being "National Sandwich Day", we discussed a list of America's favorite sammiches! Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing, we let you know what's going to be in theaters this weekend, and we looked that Will Smith/World Series phenomenon. During today's "Bad New with Happy Music", we had stories about a school system that's banning students from wearing Crocs, a woman who stole an ambulance and took it for a joy ride before it was eventually recovered with two EMTs AND a patient still inside, a criminal who told a judge to give him the maximum sentence because he likes being in jail, and a couple that were arrested after their child tested positive for cocaine.

Happy Halloween! Started the morning with news about airline refunds, the Menendez brothers, and McDonald's ice cream machines! We dove right in this morning with all sorts of Halloween stats & info, plus some Halloween movie trivia! We talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and we looked ahead to November & gave you a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month. The Dodgers beat the Yankees last night to win the World Series, and week nine in the NFL kicks off tonight on Amazon Prime. Cool story about a family-owned business in North Carolina that has turned itself into a hurricane relief center. If you're a REALLY hard-core O'Dell Beckham fan…or if you're curious about what a jockstrap might smell like…you're gonna want this candle. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was allegedly working on an inexpensive Covid vaccine, a dude in Louisiana who crashed his car while playing a TikTok game, and a couple of women who got busy on the front lawn of a McDonald's!

One more day 'til Halloween, Halloween! One more day 'til Halloween. Silver Shamrock! Good luck getting THAT out of your skull today. We helped you over the hump this morning news & sports & entertainment. Obviously, the election is coming to an end(FINALLY), but that doesn't mean it's getting any better. You've got a sexual Kamala billboard, and Biden calling Trump voters "garbage". How nice. Shared the sad news that actress Teri Garr passed away after a lengthy battle with MS. On the plus-side of things, Jack White is donating a bunch of money to help cover some of the medical expenses for a beloved bartender in Milwaukee that was recently severely injured. The Yankees managed to stave off elimination last night with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers, but a couple of Yankees douche-bag fans proved yet again why they might be the worst fans in the world. ICYMI, Ring Doorbell is looking to pay TOP dollar for verifiable proof that ghosts exist! According to a new survey, 20% of people think that kids should be able to vote. That's just what you want. An 8 year-old hitting the booth to fill out a ballot. The White Sox look to be hiring a new manager after a record-setting season last year, and with today being "National Candy Corn Day", we talked about what you should do if you over-indulge on the Halloween candy the next few days. Cool story about a lost ring that was found on a golf course & returned to it's owner he lost it over 50 years ago! And a woman in Ohio was saved from a house fire through the basement window! Did you see this kid that thought he was going to the dentist, only to get the surprise of a lifetime by going to Game One of the World Series AND catching the Freddie Freeman grand-slam, game-winning home run????? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a manhunt for a guy who staged a bear attack in an attempt to cover up a murder, a guy in Canada who bashed another dude over the head with his driver on the golf course, and apparently…it's going to be too cold to wear slutty costumes in Denver this year.

Turned the central AC on this morning before leaving for work. I'm not letting this 82° weather ruin my day. We started the morning talking about the upcoming election, obviously…and the news that several ballot boxes have been set on fire recently. In sports, we recapped last night's Monday Night Football game that wrapped up Week 8 in the NFL, and we also talked about the Dodgers going up 3-0 on the Yankees in the World Series. Plus, the Bucks continue to struggle this season, and D-Wade made a statement about that statue of him that just got unveiled. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show A family's pet tortoise went missing more than two months ago, and they just found it less than 100 feet away from their house. And check out this elementary school in Missouri that recently honored their beloved custodian. With Halloween right around the corner, we continued to talk about all things spooky, including a new poll that asked Americans about their favorite KIND of scare movie. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drove a golf cart through a restaurant…but WASN'T intoxicated when it happened, another woman who got charged with "rustling" sheep, and an Uber driver that went completely off the deep end.

Bills to pay, so back to work we go! October is almost over with Halloween later this week, and if you're looking to get into the spooky mood with a newer horror movie, we hooked you up with a list of some of the scariest horror flicks of this century. We also looked at a breakdown of America's biggest fears. The Bears still suck after a loss to the Commanders last night, the Pack got another big kick from Brandon McManus to seal the win over the Jags yesterday, the MLB playoffs have been ALL Dodgers, and the Badgers blew it on Saturday against Penn State. A couple of family stories to warm your heart. One family said goodbye to their grandfather by putting his ashes into some fireworks & lighting them off on his favorite beach, and a woman in NC who is going to be her Aunt's "kidney buddy" for life! The Bucks are struggling at the start of the season, and NASCAR's season is winding down with the second entry into the final four. We discussed the science behind getting "hangry", and another chess Grandmaster is in trouble! During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former Walmart employee that pissed all over some potting soil, an assault with a Hot Pocket, a woman who broke her tooth eating ice cream, and a wedding guest that bit someone's fingertip off!

Here comes another Friday! Brian is back from his day off in Madison that was supposed to be for a Tenacious D concert. We started things off with an update on the West Salem slashing suspect from a few nights ago, and we got some news on the Menendez brothers case. And Brian RAVED about his experience at Toby's Supper Club in Madison. Week 8 in the NFL kicked off last night with a Vikings loss, and we previewed the World Series which kicks off tonight on FOX! Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and we talked racing with Doc. Cool story about a library that doubles as a cat shelter to help get those kitties adopted, and it sounds like it's working really well. Plus, a simple trick to help determine if you're "old". Update on a Walmart employee that was found dead in an oven in the bakery at the store, and almost fifty people got sick from eating some food prepared by a co-worker! A guy wearing a kangaroo costume & driving a Zamboni was popped for DUI, and we asked "should you be able to take a sick day to care for a sick pet?" During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a high school principal who is in trouble for holding a beer bong for some underage students at a New Year's Eve party, a guy who threatened to blow up a beauty store & then drew all over his face with markers, a #FloridaMan who shot & killed a dog because his power hadn't been turned back on after Hurricane Milton

Happy Hump Day, yo! It's also "Slap Your Annoying Co-Worker Day"…so, if you get slapped today, then maybe it's time for an attitude adjustment! We started things off this morning with the news that Denny's is now joining the growing list of businesses that are shutting down multiple locations in the future. We recapped last night's NBA regular season openers and shared the news that Dodger legend, Fernando Valenzuela, has passed away. Let you know what's on the boob-tube tonight, found out what "Gate Lice" are, and how one airline is battling back against these people. Are you having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Stop eating THESE foods, according to a sleep expert. The Shohei Ohtani 50/50 homerun ball sold for a butt-load of cash, and Tua is coming back to QB for the Dolphins, but despite all his concussions, he won't wear a guardian cap. Cool story about 94 year-old woman who got to hit the race track in a VERY fast Ferrari. Another cool story about a dog that got rescued after getting stuck in a cold lake while chasing some geese. According to a new survey, only 11% of bosses think their employees are burnt out. It's almost like they don't care at all! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car dealership in #Florida that CARJACKED a customer after they missed a payment, a woman who got stuck upside down between some boulders for SEVEN hours while trying to rescue her phone, and a #FloridaMan who robbed a bunch of churches.

Happy "National Nut Day". Obviously, almonds are trash & cashews rule supreme! We recapped last night's Monday Night Football matchups and looked at some of this week's major NFL injuries. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we got an update on the Bucks & Brew Crew. Great story about a lifeguard in Hawaii that save a 17 year-old lost in the ocean, and a woman who needed a kidney found one in a bar! The time change is happening next weekend and today is the day that people apparently stress out about it. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got shot in the dick & died, a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car on a high school track during a football game, and a man who posed as a security guard to sneak into a Taylor Swift show.

On to the weekend we go! Looks like it's going to be beautiful this weekend, so get out & enjoy it! We started off by talking about yesterday's visit from the VP, Kamala Harris, and a story about a rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida now that Hurricane Milton has come & gone. What an unbelievable night of playoff action in MLB last night, and week seven in the NFL kicked off last night as well. Brian updated everyone on his shed, plus…a cool story about a young girl who wanted some changes made to her local playground. Crazy story about a woman in Brazil who waited 25 years to avenge her father's murder! And Brian ranted about robot prostate exams Doc joined us to talk racing, and we also discussed a new turkey from Butterball that you can apparently cook without thawing. We let you know what's on TV this weekend, and what's going to be in theaters. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some mysterious blobs that are washing up on beaches in Canada, a guy who almost got prison time for extorting another guy who was sleeping with his wife, and a dude in Greece who got busted for breaking into his neighbors' homes & sniffing their shoes. Gross.

Here we go with day one without Shaw. Had a great time at his retirement party last night, but the beat must go on! We started the morning with the info about Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to La Crosse later today. Also recapped last night's MLB playoff action and took a look at Week 7 in the NFL kicking off tonight on Prime. Let you know what's on TV tonight and we had a cool story about a pizzeria that helped a guy find a kidney donor! Talked about the new Apple Watch Vitals app that can allegedly predict colds, flu, & COVID days in advance. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Had a new "Karen of the Day"…or perhaps, the "Dumbest Person in America"? The NCAA closed a "loophole" that Oregon used last week to beat Ohio State, and according to a new survey, there's people out there that AREN'T sick of politics yet. We got on the phone with Office Cora in Eau Claire and got the details on what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot that tried to rob a pizza place and got his ass beat, a fire station that burned down because it didn't have any fire alarms installed, a guy who was using the carpool lane with a skeleton as his passenger, and a dude who had not one….not two…but THREE penises!

This is it, Bania. This is the career. After 35 years with Midwest Family here in La Crosse and over 20 years as the "news guy" on the Morning Sickness/Rock Mornings, Shaw is officially retired after today's show. We did our best to keep things normal this morning, but these kinda things tend to go sideways fast. We talked about last night's Yankees/Guardians game, and we also discussed the numerous trades made in the NFL yesterday. Today happens to be "National Boss's Day", along with "National Liqueur Day"…which seems like a good pairing. Talked about Shaw wanting to upgrade his entertainment center now that he'll be watching a LOT more television, and we also let you know what's on TV tonight and discussed the Lifetime holiday movie lineup! Check out this 71 year-old pole dancer who's probably a lot stronger than you are! We also talked about last night's tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau at the Colombus Blue Jackets' home opener. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the Menendez brothers, an illegal grow operation that burned down, a giant pumpkin that got stuck in traffic, some stolen shoes in Washington state, a Russian man who spent two months on a boat adrift at sea, a #FloridaMan who threatened police with a flamethrower, and some instant karma in the In-n-Out drive-thru.

Brrrrr! Chilly the last couple of days. But, it'll be back in the mid-70's this weekend. Top stories from the newsroom this morning included an update on the Fravel case, a freeze warning in our area, and a massive meat recall in the US. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday today & we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Recapped yesterday's MLB playoff action and last night's MNF matchup between the Bills & Jets. Had a couple of "Karens of the Day" with one on a Frontier flight saying she was the President, and another who sued her company when she didn't get a "farewell" card. Check out this performance from a high school QB in Louisiana. Impressive stuff! Brian talked about his wonderful day meandering around the grocery store yesterday, and Shaw had to report on his very own retirement! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in prison who's looking for love, a woman who died after being bit by a hamster, a British "influencer" who died trying to film content, an SUV that ended up inside of a massage parlor, a guy with SIXTEEN DUIs, a guy who's trying to dig up an old hard drive that allegedly has a bunch of BitCoins on it, and a couple in Louisiana who got busted with a bunch of guns & drugs in their repossessed car.

It's our final week with Scott Robert Shaw in the newsroom as he is set to retire this Wednesday. This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" took a look at some of his best stuff from the last couple of years. We also recapped our weekends and got an update on the Fravel case. Talked about the Packers win yesterday, along with the Badgers win on Saturday & we also took a look at this weekend's MLB playoff action. Great story about a football team that worked with the opposing team to make sure one player had an incredible memory to cherish forever, and an amazing dog that rescued his owner who was buried by a mudslide in NC. Have you heard about these new A.I. "pets" that cost about $400??? We announced this January's "Riverfront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sheriff that called the cops when his BK order was incorrect, a famous elk in Iowa that recently died, a man in Oklahoma who stole an emergency vehicle, a guy who got a DUI on a Power Wheels Jeep, a woman's body parts were found behind a house, a woman in MN who got busted for driving 100mph in a 55mph zone, a woman who gave birth in a brewery parking lot, a bunch of robot vacuums that got hacked, the actual cost of an arm & a leg, and a bunch of drugs were found in a bag that said "no drugs" on it.

A LOT going on this morning as we get ready to make way for tomorrow & Friday's Children's Miracle Network Radiothon from Gundersen. You can find all the info on the CMN Radiothon at AroundRiverCity.com We kicked things off with an update on Hurricane Milton, and we also recapped the MLB Playoffs, the WNBA Playoffs, and the firing of Robert Saleh by the New York Jets. Doc joined us at 8:25am for another Racing Report early in the week as we'll be busy with the Radiothon on Friday, and ICYMI, the Brewers games will be broadcast by MLB next season. Talked about the "Most-Googled Horror Movie Locations" and a new pill that can apparently mimic the effects of running a 10k without all that pesky exercise! A blind woman is sharing the impact her new A.I. glasses are having on her life, and we also played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" thanks to Pasture Pride Cheese in Cashton. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about election spending, a #FloridaMan who's going to ride out the Hurricane in his boat, the winner of the "Fat Bear" contest, a plane that made an emergency landing on a highway, ANOTHER update on the Belltown Hellcat, a 10 year-old kid who got arrested for stealing a car, and a guy who had to go to the hospital after masturbating!

It's a short week as we'll be broadcasting live from Gundersen on Thursday & Friday for the CMN Radiothon. I hope you tune in & donate! This morning, we recapped last night's MNF action and yesterday's MLB Playoff games. And of course, the big news this week is Hurricane Milton's imminent impact on the state of Florida. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about Caitlin Clark switching from the WNBA to the LPGA for an upcoming Pro-Am event. With Halloween right around the corner, there's several limited-edition food items making their way into our lives, including a purple Whopper at Burger King, and some Ghostbusters donuts at Krispy Kreme! Have you heard about the Airheads "Smell-my-feet" Halloween foot spray? It's a real thing! Great story about a Jack Russell who was stuck between two boulders for a WEEK before rescuers were able to rescue her, and a nice article about a couple of bffs in Florida who gave birth on the same day in the same hospital. Did you see the kid who essential beat Tetris by going past level 255? Impressive stuff! Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us on the program, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a possible return of the supersonic jet, a woman in England who claimed to have been knocked out by a cauliflower, an Australian airline that had to apologize for some steamy action on their recent flight, a sheriff that's been t-boned multiple times, a woman who works for an anti-alcoholism charity that got busted for DUI, a man in Canada who shot at the police and then hid in a septic tank, a woman who kept feeding some raccoons outside her house, and a guy who fell into a wood chipper.

A brand new week kicks off today with some sun & a high of 69°! Nice. Another "Monday Morning Throwback" took a stroll down memory lane with fond memories of Scott Robert Shaw, who will officially retire next week. We recapped yesterday's Packer win in L.A. and we also talked about the MLB Playoffs. Have you seen the latest trend of making your bedroom look like a hotel room? It's supposed to help you get a better night's sleep. Talked about the top candy in each state, and we also had a great story about a wedding video that was just returned to the happy couple! Plus, a pilot of a small plane had a medical emergency mid-flight, so a passenger had to land it. Brian talked about needing a new "texting buddy" and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a plane on fire, a veneer specialist, a fight over Vienna sausages, a piece of art that got accidentally thrown out, a YouTuber who crashed his $200,000 car, a bunch of hikers that had to be rescued when they became too lazy to return, and a doctor that dressed up as a nurse and tried to kill a guy by injecting him with a flesh-eating disease.

Happy Friday, y'all! Hope you have a great weekend. Kicked things off this morning talking about the Brewer loss to the Mets last night that ended the Brew Crew's season, and we recapped the wild Thursday Night Football game between the Falcons & the Bucs. Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters, and we had a cool story about "food pharmacy" that just opened up for seniors in Washington, D.C. to help them eat better. Congrats to Caitlin Clark who just won the WNBA's "Rookie of the Year" award, and if you're looking to see the Savannah Bananas next year, you're in luck! They're taking the show on the road. Hallmark is conducting a search for the next holiday movie hunk and their first ever reality show, "Finding Mr. Christmas" will debut on October 31st. Talked about the recent rankings of NFL stadiums, and we also got on the phone with Office Cora in Eau Claire to talk about some of the events happening in the 715 this weekend! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy getting killed a Mexican resort, an attempted sexual assault at a hospital, a car that was full of ammunition that burst into flames, a moose that got stuck in a pool, a child that got bit by rats MULTIPLE times, a guy that broke into a woman's home & did all her chores….and then the wheels fell off the cart when Jean revealed that she will reorganize her fridge every morning before coming to work.

Here comes that glorious, glorious weekend! One more day of work & then we're off until Monday. We kicked things off with the news that people are starting to panic-buy TP again…not because of Covid, but because of the port strikes! Recapped yesterday's Wild Card games and listened to Pete Rose's final interview before he passed away, where he talked about being posthumously inducted into the Baseball HOF. Let you know what's on TV tonight and we also had a great story about an officer in Indiana who found a toddler who had gone missing last week! A creepy story about an A.I. radio broadcast that became self-aware, and we also talked about where the Brewer games will be next year now that Diamond Sports Group isn't going to broadcast them in 2025. A couple of stories about poop this morning, including a "Poop-Copter" for your backyard, and the "poop rule" for decluttering your home. Michael Jordan's 23XI racing is joining Front Row Racing in suing NASCAR for being "bullies". What do you wear to bed at night? According to this poll on Reddit, one in seven people fall asleep wearing whatever they have on at the time. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who fought with police at a Walmart after they called him to come pick up his kid, a guy who killed a vagrant after taking him to IHop, a woman who just got a Guinness World Record for the size of her tongue, a guy who keeps leaving full bottles of urine in the same place for the last several years, a guy who got busted for child pornography, and a fraudulent skydiving instructor.

Happy Hump Day, y'all! Brian is back after his colonoscopy yesterday, and he was eager to tell us all about it. We recapped last night's Vice Presidential debate and we also checked out the Wild Card results from yesterday's games. Let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked about a new beer making it's debut at the Texas State Fair. There's a new de-cluttering trend going around called "the Poop Rule" and it's actually NOT a terrible idea. Cool story about a diaper bank in Nebraska, and a big change in the Big Ten when it comes to the kicking game. We played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's morning-show money, and had a story about a goat that "won" a marathon! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a principal who got suspended for getting drunk at a school dance and touching some of the students, an update on the guy in Wyoming that ran over a wolf with his ski-mobile, ANOTHER update on the Belltown Hellcat dude, a customs search that revealed a rather large python, a man in Michigan who got really mad about some Kamala Harris mail, a couple of educators in Boston who misused some free tickets to see "Hamilton", and a drunk woman who ended up driving on the runway of an airport!

I don't think I'm fully recovered from Oktoberfest yet. Either way, we recapped the crazy weekend and looked ahead to the new month with a list of things to look forward to in the month of October! Packers almost beat the Vikings yesterday, and the Brew Crew finished the season with a loss to the Mets. Had three celebrity deaths over the weekend, including Maggie Smith, John Ashton, & Kris Kristofferson. Cool story about a hospice patient who wanted to skydive one final time, and a weatherman who saved someone's life during the recent flooding due to Hurricane Helene. We learned more about the latest TikTok fad, "Sleepmaxxxing" This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" included more highlight clips of Scott Robert Shaw as he gets set to retire in a few weeks. Did you see the Auburn cheerleader who knocked over the Oklahoma football player on Saturday? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tried to get his handyman friend to clean up a murder scene, a zookeeper who was mauled to death by a lion, a 100 year-old woman who's dying wish was to go ziplining, a couple that tried to sell their baby for some beer & $1,000…a poop-volcano, and a guy who was hiding underneath women's cars at a carwash to get closer to their feet.

Boom. Oktoberfest! See some of y'all at Craft Beer Night later this afternoon! We kicked things off this morning with the introduction of the new Festmaster and an update on Hurricane Helene which is about to make landfall in Florida. Talked about the Brewers loss to the Pirates last night, Caitlin Clark getting ousted from her first WNBA playoffs, and the strange situation involving the UNLV QB & his NIL deal. Got a visit from the new Oktoberfest family and we discussed Ben Stiller's new pickleball movie, along with a Bridgerton "experience" in Detroit that overpromised & woefully underdelivered. A new study broke down all of the jobs that are going to be most affected by A.I. in the future. Check out this story about a waitress in Iowa who recently passed away and donated over $1 million to various organizations in her town. The Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball is going up for auction, and this dart player definitely shit his pants. Doc joined us a day early this week for the Racing Report, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories abouta guy who started a wildfire in Colorado while trying to cremate his dog, a cat who found a grenade in a family's basement, a German grocery store that got some cocaine with their banana delivery, a guy in Texas who got out of jail last year and just murdered a woman on his Mother's property, an American Airlines flight that had to make a U-Turn five hours into a flight, a bear in Russia that killed 30 dogs and a father & son, a guy who was using ChatGPT to stalk a fast food employee, a creepy statue in Germany, and a father & son who both partied a bit too much.

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Shaw is back and recapped his mini-vacation for us. We talked about yesterday's Brewer win, the WNBA playoffs, and Brett Favre's announcement that he has Parkinson's. Let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about the hottest thing on the internet right now, MOO DENG!!!!! Is it too early to put up your Halloween decorations? A new survey says that most people wait until October 1st. Great story about a guy who had gene therapy to fix his eyesight just in time to be able to see his newborn baby! Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $20 of Brian's Morning-Show money, and Ryan guessed correctly that Shaw wouldn't know the movie quote(it was from "Idiocracy") During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about how popular cocaine is in Colorado, a guy in Maine who damaged 75 cars on a dealership lot, a #FloridaMan who was rescued by a mailboat, a Porsche that was left dangling from a parking garage, a window washer who was also left dangling 23 stories up, a guy who was arrested at an airport in Hawaii with a bunch of drugs, a kid who couldn't get on a plane because of his Star Wars name, and a chicken named Betty White that met an unfortunate end.

One day closer to Fest! No Shaw again this morning, but he should be back tomorrow. Started the morning with a recap of last night's two MNF games, and a look ahead at the Brewers' upcoming series against the Pirates. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us yet again. Cool story about a 5th grade teacher who's going viral for eating lunch with his students every day, and the incredible moment that a missing 6 year-old girl was found after going missing for three days. Someone found a 100 year-old book on raising children, so we took a look at some of the advice, and we also discussed a new way to try & help yourself if you're feeling overwhelmed. Funny video of some NFL rookies on the Tampa Bay Bucs trying to identify things from the 90's! And scary times for some of the Tufts University la crosse players who remain in the hospital after working out with former Navy SEAL. Check out this $35 million house with the world's most boring go-kart track. Vince McMahon has spoken about the upcoming Netflix docu-series about him, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in the UK with the same name that went on a crime spree, a DVD that was returned to a library filled with cockroaches, and a CrossFit gal who ended up in the hospital when her biceps exploded!

Welcome to Fest week! Don't forget to join us at the State Room in downtown La Crosse on Friday as we kick-off Oktoberfest & get you ready for the tapping of the Golden Keg! No Shaw this morning as he's taking a few days off to celebrate his wedding anniversary, but we talked about some of our fond memories of him during today's "Monday Morning Throwback". Started off with the news that Trump likely won't run again in 2028 if he doesn't win the Presidential election this year, and we talked about the horrific scene in Birmingham, Alabama after multiple people were shot in killed at a busy entertainment district over the weekend. Brewers almost got swept this weekend, but the Packers had another nice win on Sunday, and Brian nearly lost his mind talking about the latest Wendy's commercial where a guy eats a burrito sideways. Nice story about a cat that went missing on a family vacation but turned up 800 miles away after a couple months on the loose, and a cop near Detroit who pulled a movie maneuver to help an out-of-control vehicle. Had a couple of stories about Yellowstone park, sadly they weren't positive. Did you hear what Jerry Jones said over the weekend when describing one of his players? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a live mouse in a passenger's meal on a recent flight to Spain, a firefighter in California who was arrested on suspicion of starting five separate wildfires, an SUV that ended up on top of a dumpster, and a horrific story of racism involving a men's swim team.

The week is finally over & I've got ZERO plans for the weekend! More importantly, I don't have any work to do!!! We started the morning with a discussion about our weekend plans, and Brian revealed that he has hundreds of candles stashed in his house. Recapped last night's drubbing of the Patriots by the Jets on TNF, talked about the Brewers loss to the D-Backs, and marveled at Shohei's 50/50 club! Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and we talked racing with Doc. Had another example of why it's so important to hold onto those old cards in grandma's attic! Today's "National Pepperoni Pizza Day", so we hooked you up with a list of some pizza deals to take advantage of. Did you know that the average parent of a kid under the age of six only gets 31 minutes of "Me-Time" per day??? Crazy, right? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a school photographer who made some inappropriate comments to some students on picture day, a guy who fired a round through the windshield of another motorist who was allegedly driving too slow, a motorcyclist in Fargo who got charged with DUI after getting run over by a camper, a woman in Colorado who thought she was being followed by a eight vehicles, a guy who got really pissed at another dude in his fantasy football group, the Governor of Pennsylvania forgot his ID, a couple of #FloridaMen captured a baby gator with the intent to eat it, a stolen bucket truck, and a contest for a Nissan Sentra.

A couple more days in the 80's and then we'll finally see things start to cool off on Sunday with a high of just 74°. On the show this morning, the big news was the wagon accident near Chippewa Falls. We talked about the Brewers clinching the NL Central title yesterday with a little help from the Cubs, and we previewed tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets & the Patriots. Former Packer QB Brett Favre is going to testify next week during a Congressional hearing about the Mississippi welfare funds, and the Blue Jackets are planning a touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau & his brother Matthew this upcoming season. Nice story about a candy shop owner in Calgary that's going viral because the owner of the shop did the right thing & is getting praised for being kind. Today is "Talk Like A Pirate Day" and Shaw attempted to order a turkey sammich in his best pirate voice! The Stanley Cup recently made a special visit in Florida, and did you see the video of the world's angriest cat getting a bath? During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen subway car in NYC, a guy in Portage, WI who fled from police in his limo, a firetruck that was damaged by a fire, a guy who stabbed himself while trying to separate frozen hamburgers & died, some hikers who got norovirus while on a mountain, and a guy who had a runny nose found out it's actually leaking brain fluid.

Let's get over that hump and get to the finish line! Talked about the Brewers loss to the Phillies yesterday and what that does to their clinching scenario…plus, Tua officially went on the IR for the Dolphins. Today is "National Cheeseburger Day" and we told you about some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking to save some cash. Great story about a teenager who didn't get a haircut for six years & just donated two feet of hair to a charity called "Hair We Share". Got a full update on the charges filed against Diddy, and we discussed the nutjob who's been stalking Paige Bueckers. Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for Brian's morning-show money. Kyle guessed incorrectly, so it'll be $20 up for grabs next week(it was from "Naked Gun") Did you see that the restaurant that's been trolling Panthers' owner David Tepper is back at it again? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about pink water in Iowa, a doctor in New Jersey who just had his license suspended, a Delta flight that lost pressurization recently, a flight from Boston to Maine that landed while missing a wheel, a woman who was too drunk to go to jail, a guy who got stabbed over a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, a thief who got stuck inside a guy's Corvette, and a guy who was paying the wrong utility bill for 18 years!

No Jean this morning, so it's a "Boy's Club" with Brian & Shaw. We started things off with an update on the Trump assassination attempt, and we discussed the latest health "trend" on TikTok. Talked about last night's Falcons/Eagles game and we also talked about the Brewers inching closer to clinching the NL Central title with a win over the Phillies last night. Funny story about a 911 call that was meant for the police in Dover, England...but went to the cop shop in Dover, Delaware. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. ICYMI, Jane's Addiction has cancelled the rest of their tour after the scuffle on-stage between Dave Navarro & Perry Farrell. Also, it's "Hot Sauce" week on Hard Drive XL with Lou Brutus this week! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an 11 year-old who threatened to commit a mass-shooting event at their school, another 11 year-old kid who got stuck between two boulders for NINE hours before rescuers could free him, an officer in San Fran who wore a colorful chicken costume to prove a point about distracted drivers, a church employee who got busted putting cameras in the bathrooms of the church, a recall on Volkswagens because the doors could suddenly pop open, a possible mass slaughter of elephants, an 8 year-old kid who took her parents car & drove TWELVE miles to a Starbucks so she could enjoy a frappacino, and a woman who assaulted her boyfriend for the 2nd time because of a sex toy dispute.

Back to work, we've got bills to pay! The leading news this morning was the Trump assassination attempt over the weekend. We talked about the Packers win yesterday and the Badgers loss to Alabama on Saturday, plus, we let you know what's on TV and we discussed the sad news that the reported "Goonies" sequel is apparently NOT happening. There's a new crime-solver in Arizona and his name is Splash! Brian recapped the Highly Suspect show and this week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was more clips from Shaw over the last two decades as we prepare for his retirement. Interesting results from a recent study on the healthiest & unhealthiest fast foods. Also talked about the Packers center puking on the ball yesterday! Gross! And during today's "Bad News With Happy Music", we had stories about the woman who started the "eating our pets" thing, a guy who tried to run away from court while still in handcuffs, a kid who had his entire lemonade stand stolen, an ATM at a bank in Kentucky that was spitting out fake $100 bills, a woman who got burnt by coffee on an airplane, a guy who tried to drive around with a fire hydrant wedged under his vehicle, and a guy who REALLY didn't want a tow truck to take his vehicle.

It's Friday the 13th & it's still kinda hot. Looks like it's going to stay in the mid 80's for the next week or so. We kicked things off this morning with Talked about Tua's concussion from last night's Bills/Dolphins game, and we also talked about the Brewers win over the Giants, along with the sad news that Hank the Dog had passed away. Heart-warming story about a missing painting with a lot of sentimental value that was recently returned to it's owner. Shannon Sharpe claimed he was hacked, but finally owned up to his recent livestream on Insta. Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend. Funny video of a grandmother's birthday cake that had 80 candles that refused to be blown out. After discussing the first ever privately funded spacewalk, we asked the question, "Would you rather be stuck in a boat in the middle of the ocean, or stuck in a space station in space?" Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got in legal trouble for a water gun, a reverend that got busted in Vegas with guns & drugs, an Alaskan Airlines jet that almost collided with another plane, a wild attack at a Panera, a guy who stole a truck because of the Fritos inside, a cave that got infected by Cheetos, a couple that tried to have sex in a stranger's driveway in broad daylight, and a guy who used a cuke in a sex act.

A steamy one today with high temps near 90°!!!!!!! We recapped last night's beatdown of the Brewers, and took a look ahead to week 2 in the NFL which kicks off tonight with Bills/Dolphins. Check out this corn maze in Indiana made to look like Caitlin Clark! Great story about a bunch of students who bought the custodian at their school a brand new car! And apparently, the younger generation is switching back to flip-phones because they're too stressed out by their smartphones. Brian found out that Soul Coughing is going to be at the Palace Theater on the 24th, but the VIP tickets are sold out and the GA tickets are all on the secondary market already. We talked about Reggie Bush almost getting robbed recently, and we talked about a guy in Spain who is a professional "Wedding Destroyer" Can't go wrong with an ice-cold chocolate milkshake today with the heat…not to mention it's "National Chocolate Milkshake Day"! Did you see former NHL goalie, Roberto Luongo, filling in for a beer-league hockey team recently? Dude! How cool would that be??? Went over a list of some of the common sleep mistakes we make...and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a cruise ship that hit an iceberg, a teen that got shot in the face, a training dummy that was mistaken for a drowning victim, a naked woman who took a shower & a bath in a couple's home, a guy who tried to keep his car from being repossessed, someone keeps peeing in Dollar Tree candles, and a guy who had penile ossification.

Welcome to hump day! Started the morning with a recap of last night's Trump/Harris debate and a look at last night's Brewer win over the Giants. Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is in big financial trouble, and has been ordered to turn over a bunch of his assets to help get him out of debt. Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we dreamed about what we'd do with the $800+ million someone in Houston just won with Mega-Millions! Nice story about a woman in Alabama who got pulled over by a cop a few years ago & used it as a positive way to change her life. September is "National Preparedness Month", and a new poll asked people, "What's the first thing you'd grab in an emergency?" Apparently, Stephen A. Smith is looking to join the MNF countdown crew on ESPN, and Jack's American Pub on Brady St. in Milwaukee is again offering a free bar tab during the NFL season when the Jets lose. Played another round of "You're killin' me, Shaws" for some of Brian's morning-show money & Jim from West Salem guessed correctly!(it was from "Meet the Parents"). How did the Packers rate in a recent study on the most expensive tailgates in the NFL? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a congressional candidate that does bong rips in her commercial, a rundown of some of the odd room service requests that people make at hotels, a prison in Detroit that wasn't really ready to be open yet, a dead body was discovered in the catering oven of a hospital, a kid won a kicking competition but didn't get the prize he was promised, a firefighter in Chile that was setting fires so he could be a "hero", a guy in Canada who was setting off explosives to get views on social media, and a couple of twins who got mixed up at birth.

Shaw is back after a long, birthday weekend…and we started the morning with the sad news that James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Looked ahead to tonight's Trump/Harris debate on ABC, and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Recapped last night's Niners/Jets game and talked about the Tyreek Hill bodycam footage from his detainment on Sunday. Did you see the Governor of NH save a choking man at a lobster roll eating competition? Dude got the food dislodged and went right back to it! Today is "National TV Dinner Day" and also "World Suicide Prevention Day". If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline. Discussed Tom Brady's debut in the booth during the Cowboys game on Sunday afternoon, and ICYMI, there's going to be a new Aaron Rodgers docu-series on Netflix in December. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about last week's Packer game in Brazil, and we also talked about fitness trackers not being 100% accurate. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the best countries in the world, a wildfire that was accidentally set by a crew that was supposed to help prevent wildfires, another death in the Grand Canyon, a guy who was taking too much free nacho cheese from a convenience store, a candy corn-themed hotel room, a guy who was stealing traffic cameras, a #FloridaWoman who was bitten by a gator, and a guy in India who performed surgery on a kid while watching a YouTube video about performing surgery.

Here comes that heat again! Going to be in the mid-to-upper 80's all week long! Shaw took an extra day off to properly celebrate his birthday, so Brian & Jean had to manage without him. Talked about the latest development in the Elijah Vue case, and about the Jordan Love injury on Friday. Recapped all this weekend's NFL action on & off the field, including the Tyreek Hill situation. Had a nice story about a dog that got rescued after being spotted with a plastic jug on it's head. And speaking of dogs, we took a look at a recent study that determined which NFL stadiums charged the most & least for a beer & a hot dog. Even though he wasn't in the newsroom this morning, we still heard from Shaw during today's "Monday Morning Throwback". A recent poll asked people which day of the week they'd take off if their job went to a four-day work week. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about flaming bird carcasses starting wildfires, a person who sneezed out a LEGO piece that had been stuck in their nose for 25 years, a psycho who shipped himself to an ex's house, and another idiot who put his loaded gun in the oven.

And that's a wrap on the short week. We kicked things off with the latest news on the Georgia school shooting, and we also talked about the big news from Linkin Park. Discussed the wild finish to last night's NFL season opener between the Chiefs & the Ravens…and speaking of the Chiefs, we also talked the Chiefs-A-Holic idiot who just got sentenced for all those bank robberies. Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and had a couple of animal stories this morning…one involving a dead cat that wasn't actually dead yet, and a bear cub that went for a ride in a van while enjoying some Taco Bell. It's "National Read A Book Day", and Brian ranted about how different "Jaws" the book was from the movie. Did you see the trailer for the Kansas City Chiefs/Hallmark Channel movie? And if you didn't get enough Joey Chestnut on Netflix last weekend, he's going to be appearing during halftime of the Bengals/Patriots game on Sunday. The Mega-Millions jackpot is getting up there again, and we had Tom from Cashton text in asking for our suggestion on which numbers he should pick. Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the states that are the most fun, a major PFA spill, Charles Barkley donating a bunch of money, some stolen collectibles, the speed limit in California, a guy who did a LOT of nitrous oxide, and another HOA that's making a guy's life miserable.

The short week continues with the Pat McCurdy version of the "Thursday Song" as he'll be playing at the Alpine Inn tonight starting at 7pm. The news this morning dominated by the tragedy in Georgia with updates from Shaw throughout the show. We talked about yesterday's Brewers loss, and the start of week 1 in the NFL tonight. Also, Caitlin Clark messed around & got a triple-double last night, and the viral Olympic break-dancer has once again apologized for her performance. Nice story about a kitten that went for quite the ride in a vehicle's wheel well before being found & adopted...and pit bull that was finally adopted after spending almost four years at a shelter in DC. And a GoFundMe for Matthew Gaudreau's wife & their unborn child has far surpassed it's original goal. A woman in Ohio is getting complaints from her neighbors after putting her elaborate Halloween decorations up early this year, and an electronics store in the UK is going viral for their Gen-Z commercial. Talked about some Alexa devices answering questions about the upcoming Presidential election, and also talked about a recent study that found that nearly 50% of Americans are hoarders! During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy with a homemade flamethrower in Vegas, a drone that interrupted a med-link flight, a crash involving two drunk drivers, a surgeon that mistakenly removed a man's liver instead of his spleen, a driver who was punched for complimenting another driver's car, a stroke victim that was found dead in a closet at the rehab facility, a toddler on a plane that was locked in a bathroom after crying non-stop, and a flight from Boston to Rome that had to be turned around after someone got really bad diarrhea.

Happy Hump Day, yo! On a short week, no less. Started the morning off by talking about 10-4 being the new 9-5…and a couple of companies are popping up that will apparently quit your job for you. Talked about the Brewers extra-inning loss to the Cardinals last night, and a classy move by the Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield for the upcoming NHL season. Funny story about a pig on the loose that was finally captured after some residents teamed up with the animal rescue team. Plus, a homeless busker in England who went viral for his performance of "Sultans of Swing" just got a sizeable donation to help him find a place to live, and a bowling team in Kentucky who just set a world record AND raised a bunch of money for cancer research. With the new Beetlejuice movie coming out this week, we took a look at some facts about the original film that you may not know about. Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning and Tyler from La Crosse guessed correctly & won $20 of Brian's Morning-show money!(it was from "PCU") In case you missed it, Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever have made the WNBA playoffs, and we also ran down a list of the most valuable NFL franchises. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the record-breaking heat in Vegas this summer, a rattlesnake that got into a couple's house & trapped them in the upstairs bedrooms, a woman who caused a multi-vehicle crash while using the self-driving option, a man who set fire to his girlfriend's parents' house, a nurse who was replacing patients' fentanyl with tap water, a doctor who was injecting a serum in the penis of multiple patients, a drunk driver that crashed into a cop that had pulled over ANOTHER drunk driver, one of the 1,000lb sisters got busted at a zoo, and a guy who stole a vehicle from a library to drive to the police station to ask for his drugs back.

Welcome back after the long weekend! We all recapped our Labor Day activities, and talked about yesterday's Netflix special: "Unfinished Beef. Chestnut vs. Kobayashi". And speaking of consuming mass quantities, did you hear about the dude from Michigan who chugged 24 ounces of ranch dressing in TEN seconds??? There was a shooting this weekend in La Crosse, and the Brewers stayed hot by winning six of their last seven games. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we had an absolutely wonderful story about a father who recorded an interview with his daughter on the first day of school each & every year. Plus, the kid who broke a 3,500 year old jug at a museum was just invited back & took a special tour. A website is looking for a "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" to sample & rate all the Trader Joe's pumpkin-flavored products this season. Major announcement this morning: Shaw is retiring. Sad day for us, but happy for the little guy. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about the Brewers, Packers & Badgers. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the Disney & Direct TV outage over the weekend, another update on the Belltown Hellcat guy, a couple that survived a mudslide in Alaska, a grizzly bear attack, the knocking sound in outerspace, a guy who ruined a covered bridge in Maine, and a guy who keeps pooping on someone's porch.